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The Nature of Defiant Sin
Commentators explain that "presumptuous sins" are not accidental mistakes but willful, arrogant acts of defiance against God. They stem from pride and self-confidence, where one knowingly chooses to transgress. David's prayer is a plea for God to restrain him from such high-handed rebellion.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 19:13
18th Century
Theologian
Keep back your servant also - Restrain your servant; or, do not allow him to commit those sins.
From presumptuous sin…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 19:13
19th Century
Bishop
Presumptuous sin. — The Hebrew term, derived from a root meaning “boil up” or “over,” is properly masculine, and always elsewhere …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 19:13
19th Century
Preacher
Let them not have dominion over me:
For, when a man once sins presumptuously, the tendency is for him to become a slave to that sin,…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 19:13
16th Century
Theologian
Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins. By presumptuous sins he means known and evident transgressions, accompanied wi…
John Gill
On Psalms 19:13
17th Century
Pastor
Keep back your servant also from presumptuous [sins]
Some understand these words of persons: the Septuagint, and the…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 19:11–14
17th Century
Minister
God's word warns the wicked not to continue in his wicked way, and warns the righteous not to turn from his good way. There is a reward, not only a…